GRADE: INTERMEDIATE

The Pinnacles Track climbs through ruggedly beautiful mountain ranges in the Coromandel Peninsula. It's one of New Zealand's most popular overnight walks.

Sunrise from the Pinnacles, New Zealand

By Rachel Stewart

The Pinnacles, The Coromandel

By Destination Coromandel

Pinnacles Mood, The Coromandel

By Walking Legends

Kauaeranga Valley, Thames, The Coromandel

By Kauaeranga Valley

Kauaeranga Kauri Trail Itinerary

Located upriver from Thames in the stunning Kaueranga Valley, The Pinnacles Walk follows an original packhorse track constructed in the early 1900s for transporting natural resources through lush forest.

Day 1

Kauaeranga Roadend > Pinnacles Hut

Cross the swingbridge and follow the track to Webb Creek before joining the historic packhorse and kauri loggers' route to the hydro Camp. Take in spectacular east coast views as you follow the ridgeline, then descend to the Pinnacles Hut.

Day 2

Pinnacles Hut > Pinnacles > Billygoat Track

To catch the ultimate beauty of the valley, climb to the the 40min walk very top of the Pinnacles, where you can enjoy the 360-degree views of both coasts of the Coromandel, the Bay of Plenty and the Hauraki Gulf and Plains. At sunrise, this is a truly magical experience.